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Post by tvtechrich on Jan 13, 2023 21:39:20 GMT
A friends ROCOLA 454 will not open . The key turns , and unlocks the right side, but left is latched solid. Don't know if it means anything but the key will not come out in any position. The used to open it often to push pins to select songs, as the write in circuits were defective. Now they can't open it. Any advice?
This only has one key/lock on the right side. I suppose it has a linkage rod that operates the left side. If we knew exactly where to drill a hole we could release it with a screwdriver. Thanks.
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Post by jukenorman on Jan 14, 2023 13:33:03 GMT
Have you tried a heat gun on the lock to see if you can increase movement - do you get 90 degrees of movement on the lock?
Norman.
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Post by tvtechrich on Jan 14, 2023 14:49:20 GMT
Yes, full 90. But other side won't release.
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Post by jukenorman on Jan 14, 2023 15:32:05 GMT
Looking at the parts list, it appears the lock is only at one side?  |
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Post by tvtechrich on Jan 15, 2023 23:46:34 GMT
Also, isn't that drawing ridiculously complicated for a latch?
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Post by jukenorman on Jan 16, 2023 9:28:11 GMT
The drawing also includes the coin mech reject lever (item 37).
Norman.
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Post by tvtechrich on Jan 16, 2023 21:09:36 GMT
Ahh. Do you have one you can open to see what could interfere with the left side opening ?
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Post by jukenorman on Jan 16, 2023 21:56:32 GMT
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Post by tvtechrich on Jan 20, 2023 23:43:04 GMT
It won't open an 1/8" Don't think the strut could do it. I see the front open on the pic you sent me, does the 454 the same? Maybe first? I know I've had this one open like 5 years ago, no trouble .
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Post by jukenorman on Jan 21, 2023 10:32:57 GMT
Yes the 454 is the same arrangement, see www.jukebox-world.de/Forum/Archiv/Rock-Ola/R.O.453.htmI thought the 459 picture showed the LHS a bit better. The top opens first and then the front door. I still think it can only be the spring loaded strut? From the 454 brochure:  |
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Post by tvtechrich on Jan 23, 2023 15:34:48 GMT
Thanks . You're probably right, I don't see what else it could be. So, BRUTE FORCE is called for. I'll let you know.
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Post by jcook77 on Feb 13, 2024 19:40:03 GMT
When I first picked up my 453 the latch on the left side was sticky. While turning the key, push the lever manually under the left side and that would jimmy it open. I just lubricated all those bits once it was open and now it works fine.
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Post by shrimpeater on Feb 14, 2024 3:38:14 GMT
Maybe try pushing down on the top too "maybe" release a little pressure.
Good luck
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